Mystery hepatitis outbreak spreads from Britain to EU and US

Tue, 19 Apr, 2022 - 12:25

Maria Cheng, Associated Press

Health officials say they have detected more cases of a mysterious liver disease in children that was first identified in Britain, with new infections spreading to Europe and the US.

Last week, British officials reported 74 cases of hepatitis, or liver inflammation, found in children since January.

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